Here’s a restaurant-style way to prepare scallops and lobster in garlic butter — rich, decadent, and quick to make.
🦐🦞 Scallops & Lobster in Garlic Butter
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 8 large sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 lobster tails (6–8 oz each), split and cleaned
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Paprika or smoked paprika (optional, for color)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Lobster & Scallops
- Using kitchen scissors, cut lobster shells lengthwise and gently pull meat up (“piggyback” style).
- Pat scallops dry and season both lobster and scallops with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2️⃣ Make Garlic Butter
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice. Remove half of the butter mixture for drizzling later.
3️⃣ Cook Lobster
- Add lobster tails, shell-side down, to skillet.
- Cook 4–5 minutes per side until meat is opaque. Remove and keep warm.
4️⃣ Cook Scallops
- Increase heat to medium-high.
- Sear scallops 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and opaque in the center.
5️⃣ Serve
- Plate scallops and lobster.
- Drizzle reserved garlic butter over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge.
Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Cook scallops in batches if needed.
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of white wine to the butter while cooking lobster.
- Sides: Serve with mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, or roasted vegetables.
I can also give you a broiled version or a grilled garlic butter seafood platter if you want a slightly different cooking method.
Do you want me to make one of those versions?
